VOLUNTEER CEO / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WANTED — Lead SUNSHINE Charity Into Its Bright Future

London, Greater London (Hybrid)
Unpaid role, expenses not paid
Voluntary

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Job description

VOLUNTEER CEO / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WANTED — Lead SUNSHINE Charity Into Its Bright Future!

Start‑up Charity  •  Fighting Loneliness  •  Launching 2026  •  Shape Our Vision, Strategy & Growth

Lockdown showed us something we can’t forget: People need people. Connection matters. Loneliness hurts more than we ever realised.

SUNSHINE Charity was created to bring joy, belonging and community back into people’s lives — and now we’re preparing to launch in 2026. We’re building programmes that bring people together, reduce loneliness and spark genuine human connection.

But every bright mission needs a guiding light. And that’s where you come in.

Volunteer CEO / Executive Director

We’re looking for an inspiring, compassionate and strategic leader to help guide SUNSHINE Charity through its launch phase and into its next chapter of growth.

This is a rare opportunity to shape a charity from the very beginning — its culture, its direction, its impact and its future.

What You’ll Lead On

  • Providing vision, leadership and strategic direction

  • Guiding our Working Groups as they prepare for launch

  • Helping us secure our £10k seed funding target

  • Building relationships with partners, funders and supporters

  • Supporting the development of our programmes, brand and volunteer journey

  • Ensuring SUNSHINE Charity grows with purpose, clarity and heart

You don’t need decades of CEO experience — but you do need passion, commitment and the ability to bring people together around a shared mission.

Who You Are

Someone who:

  • Is energised by building something meaningful from the ground up

  • Has leadership experience (formal or informal) and loves guiding teams

  • Is strategic, organised and comfortable making decisions

  • Believes deeply in reducing loneliness and creating community

  • Can give time each month to help steer our charity toward launch

  • Brings warmth, positivity and a people‑first approach to leadership

What You’ll Get Out of It

  • The chance to lead a charity at the most exciting moment in its journey

  • Experience in charity leadership, governance and strategic development

  • A supportive, passionate team who care about connection and joy

  • The satisfaction of knowing your leadership will change lives

  • The opportunity to shape a legacy that brings sunshine into communities

 

If you’re ready to guide SUNSHINE Charity into its future and help us bring connection, joy and community back into people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us bring sunshine back into people’s lives.

 

Organisation
SUNSHINE View profile Organisation type Non Charity Employer Company size 11 - 20

SUNSHINE is a small grassroots charity that works to reduce loneliness & help people feel more connected: through projects, partnerships & community

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Refreshed on: 26 June 2026
Closing date: 17 July 2026 at 17:00
Tags: Communications, Finance, Fundraising, Human Resources, Marketing, Project Management, Business Development, Operations, Culture, Data Protection, Delivery, Engagement / Outreach, Health and Safety, Monitoring and Evaluation, Partnerships, Programme Management, Strategy, Direct / Supporters, Grants, Governance / Management

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